Wow, this year has flown by so quickly for me! It must be because I’m having such a great time creating patterns to share with you all! Designing knitting and crochet patterns is truly my passion, and I’m so grateful for this platform where I am able to share them with the world. For my last pattern of the year, I decided to share this super fun argyle cowl knitting pattern.
This cowl is knit with two colours, using the stranded knitting method for changing between colours. Stranded knitting is one of my favourite knitting styles because I find it incredibly rewarding to watch the design come together row by row. It is a great way to stay motivated to finish – I find myself just wanting to finish one more row so that I can see more of the picture come together! I’m hoping that you feel the same way and enjoy this pattern as much as I did!
For those of you that are new to stranded knitting, I have embedded a YouTube video with the pattern below that I made for my Buffalo Plaid Beanie Pattern, where I demonstrate how to hold the yarn and switch colours. You can also find the video on the Leelee Knits Youtube Channel.
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Argyle Cowl – Free Knitting Pattern
Materials:
To make one cowl, you will need the following materials
- Knit Picks Twill Worsted Weight Yarn:
- 2 Skeins (approx. 200 yards) Crabapple – Colour A.
- 2 Skeins (approx. 200 yards) Horchata Heather – Colour B.
- Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular knitting needles.
- Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular knitting needles.
- Stitch Marker.
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle.
Gauge:
19 stitches, 20 rows = 4 Inches in stockinette stitch with size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.
Measurements:
Length: 8.25”. Width: 13”. Circumference: 26”.
Notes:
This cowl is knit in the round on 16” circular knitting needles.
When working the stranded stitches, always hold the non-dominant colour to the left, and the dominant colour to the right. The yarn held to the left will produce a slightly larger stitch than the yarn held to the right; this will ensure the stitches are consistent in size and make the non-dominant colour pop.
I have created a video on stranded knitting to show how I hold the yarn and switch colours. If you are new to stranded knitting, please watch the video below before you start.
Abbreviations & Special Stitches:
K: Knit stitch.
P: Purl stitch.
1X1 Rib Stitch:
Work each round as follows: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of round.
Stockinette Stitch:
Work each round as follows: Knit each stitch from beginning to end of round.
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Pattern:
With size 5 (3.75mm) circular needles and colour A, cast on 128 stitches. Place stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round and join (being careful not to twist the stitches).
Work 7 rounds in 1X1 Rib Stitch.
Slip stitches onto size 7 (4.5mm) circular needles to knit the remainder of the cowl. The remainder of the cowl is knit in Stockinette Stitch. Follow the colour chart below by repeating stitches 1-16 from the beginning to end of round, for the next 34 rounds. Colour A is represented by the red squares, and colour B is represented by the white squares.
At the end of round 34, slip the stitches back to size 5 (3.75 mm) needles and work the remaining 7 rounds in 1X1 Rib Stitch.
Finishing:
Fasten off in pattern, and weave in all ends. Wet block the cowl to measurements.
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed this free argyle knit cowl pattern.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
